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WCF Show Rules Part D Judging Part D – Judging in exhibitions of the WCF D.1 – WCF has three types of judging in its exhibitions D.1.1 – Traditional judging Is permitted and mandatory in all countries, except in these countries, where tradition is different. D.1.2 – WCF-Ring Is permitted in all exhibitions, aside with traditional judging. Owners shall indicate on the entry form of their cats, if their cats will participate in a WCF-Ring. D.1.3 – Ring This type of judging is permitted in Australia and New Zealand, it is only permitted in countries, where only this type of judging exists by tradition. D.2 –The traditional judging D.2.1 – Judging is open and anonymous. The judgement in exhibitions is open and anonymous. Only the catalogue-number of the cat, breed, colour, date of birth, show class and sex are known by the judge. Each judge has to give a reason for his judgement on the judge’s report. D.2.2 – Open judgement In principal judging shall be „open judging“, i.e. each judge is obliged to announce his judgements to the present people and to give the reasons for his judgement, if necessary. D.2.3 – Judgement according to the rules and the standard The judgement of cats in exhibitions of the WCF is performed according to the official standard and the rules of the WCF. D.2.4 – Judging is indisputable Judgement in exhibitions of the WCF is indisputable and is not subject of any comments. Discussions between exhibitors and judges concerning the judge’s opinion are not permitted. D.2.5 – Number of cats per judge The number of cats to be judged traditionally will be limited to max. 40 cats per day. Cats that are to be judged for example in WCF Rings or Special shows) beyond this number are limited to 110 cats per day and to be charged additionally , only after consultation with the judge. Nevertheless, it is recommended not to present too many cats to a judge that Best in Show may start in time. D.2.6 – Chronological judging according to the show classes In each colour the cats are judged chronologically according to the show classes of the WCF (from the highest to the lowest class, or vice-versa). Catalogues are printed in the same order, if the club requests to do so. D.2.7 – Four ranks per class For all cats only one title may be awarded per breed, colour, class, sex and per day. 4 ranks may be awarded with Excellent or Very Good, for Good no ranks are awarded. D.2.8 – Judge’s report The organizing club is responsible that all judge’s reports are issued and are given to the judge. The judge’s report form includes the logo of the WCF, the names of the clubs, their logos and city and date of the exhibition. The judge’s form is filled out by the organizing club that it includes the catalogue number, breed, colour coded and written, show class, sex and date of birth. There may not be data mentioned concerning the names of breeder, owner or cat. Show rules _EN_2017.04,2 13 / 29 WCF Show Rules Part D Judging/Show classes D.3 – Working place of the judge D.3.1 – Equipment of the working place The judge is provided for his work with a working place free from visitors and exhibitors, with day light, which is equipped with a table and two chairs, disinfectant, paper towels, protocols and the judge’s reports. Only the chief steward, a student judge and stewards or the owners bringing their cats are permitted to be present. D.3.2 – Room The rooms shall be selected in that way that exhibitors have free access to the judge’s area without disturbing the judges in their work. D.4 – Stewards Stewards must be 16 years old and must be vaccinated against tetanus. D.5 – Student judge D.5.1 – Only one student per day Each judge may have a student judge, if he agrees, but only one student per day. D.5.2 – Presence in the Best in Show The student may ask questions, if the judge permits so. He must be present during nomination for Best in Show and during the Best in Show. D.6 – Hair categories D.6.1 – Hair categories in traditional judging Traditional judging divides the cats in five hair categories (see breeds in standard): Longhair – cats with long hair coat Semi-Longhair – cats with semi-long coat. Shorthair – cats with short coat, except those cats listed as Siamese-ORI. Siamese/ORI – Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, Mekong Bobtail, Thai, Tonkinese, Balinese, Oriental Longhair. Hairless – cats without coat D.6.2 – All breeds and classes must be judged completely in each hair category In each hair category judges have to judge all breeds, colours and classes completely, including Best in Show and Best of Best. D.6.3 – Cats are separated according to their breed, colour and sex. In each hair category cats are separated first by their breed, then by their colour, in each colour chronologically by the show class (top-down, or vice-versa), and in each class by their sex, males first, and by their age, starting with the adults. D.7 – Show classes of the WCF Class 1: World Champion – Prize of Honour - P.H. In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show”. They may receive the Prize of Honour. Class 2: World Premior – Prize of Honour - P.H. In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter”. They may receive the Prize of Class 3: GR. European Champion resp. GR. Continental Champion (GR. = Grand) - CACM In this class cats compete for the title „World Champion“. They must receive CACM in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent. They must receive 98 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title “Best Variety” and/or „Best in Show“. WCF Show Rules Part D Show classes Show rules _EN_2017.04,2 14 / 29 Class 4: GR. European Premior resp. GR. Continental Premior (GR. = Grand) - CAPM In this class cats compete for the title „World Premior“. They must receive CAPM in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent. They must receive 98 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title “Best Variety Alter” and/or „Best in Show Alter“. Class 5: European Champion resp. Continental Champion - GCACE In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Champion“ resp. „GR: Continental Champion“. GR. = Grand They must receive GCACE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“. Class 6: European Premior resp. Continental Premior - GCAPE In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Premior“ resp. „GR: Continental Premior“. GR. = Grand They must receive GCAPE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“. Class 7: Grand International Champion - CACE In this class cats compete for the title „European Champion“ resp. „Continental Champion“. They must receive CACE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“. Class 8: Grand International Premior - CAPE In this class cats compete for the title „European Premior“ resp. „Continental Premior“. They must receive CAPE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“. Class 9: International Champion - CAGCIB In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Champion“. They must receive CAGCIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“. Class 10: International Premior - CAGPIB In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Premior“. They must receive CAGPIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“. Class 11: Champion -CACIB In this class cats compete for the title „International Champion“. They must receive CACIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 95 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex.
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